Shazier leads Ohio State with 73 tackles this season and has 245 for his career. He has 11 tackles for losses in 2013 and 33 for his career.

His biggest fan may be Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer who says of his star linebacker, “Ryan is one of the most incredible young men I’ve ever been around. He’s got a heart of gold.”2013 Lott IMPACT Players of the Week: